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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?
(a) McDonough enjoyed deep sea diving and left the office frequently to Daley's care.
(b) McDonough was a philanderer so Daley began to sow the seeds of McDonugh's humiliation.
(c) McDonough was a widely reputed alcoholic so Daley's departure was considered wise.
(d) McDonough spent much time at race tracks allowing Daley fill the responsibilities of McDonough's office.

2. How often were Richard Daley's phones checked for bugs?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Daily.
(d) Twice a day.

3. What would Richard Daley do if he discovered one of his married, Catholic appointees was having an affair?
(a) He would see to it that his public service career in Chicago came to an end.
(b) He would get pictures of the officials indiscretions and use them to coerce his cooperation.
(c) He would encourge him to get marriage counceling.
(d) He would ignore it if he was a popular official.

4. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?
(a) Near Comisky Park.
(b) Across the street.
(c) In the public library.
(d) On the south side of Michigan Avenue.

5. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?
(a) With a kiss from his wife.
(b) With a police review of his enemies activities.
(c) With a ride in his limo.
(d) With a cup of cofee and a blintz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Introduction first appear?

2. What was the first stop that Richard Daley made everyday?

3. What is the name of a famous criminal that Mayor Big Bill Thompson allowed to walk freely through the streets of Chicago?

4. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?

5. What did Richard Daley persist in calling Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

(see the answer key)

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